Hitachi L55S604 manual

Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi product. Please read these instructions carefully . For additional assistance please call 800.HIT ACHI (800.448.2244) or visit our website at www .hitachi.us/tv . Keep this owners guide for future reference. Record the model name and serial number of your LCD T elevision for future reference. This information i[...]

2 Impor tant Safety Instr uctions T o the CA TV system insta ller: This reminde r is prov ided to call the CA TV system installer ’s attention to Article 820-44 of the NEC that provi des guideli nes for proper grounding and, in particular , speci es that the cable grou nd shall be connecte d to the groun ding system of the building, as close t[...]

3 Impor tant Safety Instr uctions W arning T o reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. • The LCD television should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, should • be placed on the television. This apparatus shall be connected to a mains so[...]

4 Impor tant Safety Instr uctions Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new product, please keep these safety tips on mind: HIT A CHI CARES! The consumer electronics industry is committed to making home • entertainment enjoyable and safe. Please note the American Academy of Pediatrics discourages television • viewing for children [...]

5 PRECA UTIONS AND REMINDERS . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 inch Do not place the unit on uneven surfaces, this may drop or damage the unit, it may also cause personal injury . Unplug immediately if any foreign materials falls into the TV or if the TV fell down. Do not cover or block any vents and openings of the TV[...]

6 A ccessories Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www .hitachi.us/tv Ceiling mounting is not recommended. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate • ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the fron[...]

FIRST TIME USE 7 Do not block the ventilation holes of the LCD • T elevision . Blocking the ventilation holes might cause overheating and damage. In case of an abnormal symptom, unplug the power • cord and contact 800.HIT ACHI. If you purchased a wall mount bracket, is it • recommended that you ask for professional installation. Install the u[...]

8 Ho w T o Install Y our New Hitachi L CD T ele vision W ALL MOUNTING SETUP STEP (1) : REMOVE THE ST AND BASE FROM THE LCD TELEVISION In order to remove the stand from the TV safely , please put the TV set on a soft and at surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc.) to prevent any damage; then remove the screws as shown below to separate the T able T o[...]

FIRST TIME USE 9 Side P anel Jac ks & Contr ols HDMI 3 & HDMI 4 Use these side HDMI inputs for A V device such as set top boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection (see page 14 for reference). RGB (PC and AUDIO IN) Video and audio input from computer . USB MUL TIMEDIA/SER VICE Slot This USB slot is for use with the multim[...]

10 R ear Panel J ac ks HDMI 1 & HDMI 2/DVI (High Denition Multimedia Interface) HDMI input for your A V device such as set top boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection. DIGIT AL OUT (Optical Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output for your audio device that is RA W and PCM compatible, such as an audio ampli[...]

FIRST TIME USE 11 Q uic k R ef erence Remote Control Buttons and Functions In addition to controlling all of the functions on your Hitachi LCD TV , the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, Cable Boxes (CBL), set top boxes, satellite receivers (SA T), VCRs and compatible HDMI CEC DVD Players. Th[...]

12 Quic k Setup Guide Perform the following steps to quickly setup your new Hitachi LCD T elevision Set. 1. ANTENNA CONNECTION Unless your LCD T elevision is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for best performance. However , if you are located in an exceptionally good si[...]

FIRST TIME USE 13 TV Setup W izar d Setup Wizard (5/8) Please select TV RF tuning band ... Move Select SEL Air Cable Previous Cancel The sixth step will start the scanning feature to nd the channels available on the antenna or cable system. Press the SELECT button on the remote control to start the channel scan. Setup Wizard (6/8) Please check t[...]

14 The SIDE panel VIDEO and S-VIDEO jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a Camcorder , DVD, Video Game and a VCR as shown in the following examples. (When connecting an S-VIDEO device, also connect the audio output into the Side Audio Input jacks). Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to side panel j[...]

FIRST TIME USE 15 R ear Panel Connections Cables are not included. NOTE TIPS ON REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS COMPONENT Y -P ♦ b P r (COMPONENT 1 & 2) or HDMI (1 & 2) connections are provided for high performance DVD players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has thi[...]

16 R ear Panel Connections Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. If you do not, the picture and/or sound • may be abnormal. Cable plugs are often color-coded. Match colors of plugs and jacks, i.e. connect red to red, white to white, etc. • T o return to the last channel viewed, select “0.TV” from t[...]

FIRST TIME USE 17 R ear Panel Connections CONNECTING AN DEVICE WITH HDMI OR DVI CAP ABILITY TO HDMI 1 & HDMI 2 Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the 1. output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI input as shown near the Rear panel at right. With DVI output devices, connect a DVI to HDMI cabel to the 2. HDMI 2 in[...]

18 T he Remote Control POWER Button Press this button to turn the TV set on or of f. DEVICE Buttons In addition to controlling all the functions on your Hitachi LCD TV , the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, cable boxes, set top boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video device with one touch. Ba[...]

19 REMO TE CONTROL Ho w T o Use T he R emote Control T o Contr ol Y our TV Closed Captioning will display automatically when MUTE is on and Closed Caption is set to With Mute (see page 37). When the TV power is turned off at a volume level 21 or greater , the volume level will default to 20 when the TV is turned on. However , if it is set to a leve[...]

20 Ho w T o Use T he R emote Control T o Contr ol Y our TV Auto Use this aspect mode to have the aspect mode change automatically by signal detector . 4:3 Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. Side panels (black areas) are placed to the left and right of the image to preserve the original aspect ratio of the source. 16:9 Use th[...]

21 REMO TE CONTROL ENERGY SA VE (E.SA VE) Button Use this button to choose power consumption reduction settings based on 3 levels (Min, Medium, Max). See page 37 for further details. CLOSED CAPTIONS (C.C.) Button Use this button to display the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the[...]

22 1 Power Button Device Buttons Numeric Buttons 2 3 Ho w T o Use T he R emote Control T o Contr ol Y our A V Device NOTES If your A V device cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your A V device code has not been • preprogrammed into the remote control. In the unlikely event that your A V device cannot be operated after perfo[...]

23 REMO TE CONTROL Ho w T o Use T he R emote Control T o Contr ol Y our A V Device MY CABLE BO X CODE IS: _____________________ Refer to the instruction manual of the cable box for operation of the buttons exclusively for the cable box. NOTE PRECODED SET TOP BOX/SA TELLITE Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded Set T op Box/ Satellite R[...]

24 Ho w T o Use T he R emote Control T o Contr ol Y our A V Device MY D VD PLA YER CODE IS: _____________________ Refer to the instruction manual of the DVD Player for operation of the buttons exclusively for the DVD Player . NOTE MY V CR/PVR CODE IS: ______________________ Refer to the instruction manual of the PVR/VCR for operation of the buttons[...]

25 REMO TE CONTROL Ho w T o Use T he R emote Control T o Contr ol Y our A V Device A VR Device Button MY A UDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER (A VR) CODE IS: ______________________ Refer to the instruction manual of the A VR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the A VR. PRECODED A VR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded A VR codes : -Power [...]

26 R emote Contr ol Codes CABLE Brand CODES A-MARK 0008,0144 ABC 0237,0003,0008 ACCUPHASE 0003 ACORN 0237 ACTION 0237 ACTIVE 0237 ADB 2092,2586 ARCHER 0237 BCC 0276 BRITISH TELECOM 0003 CENTURY 0008 DIGEO 1 187,2187 DIGI 0637 DIRECTOR 0476 DUMONT 0637 FOSGA TE 0276 GE 0144 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 0476,0810,0276 0003 GIBRAL TER 0003 GOLDST AR 0144 HIT AC[...]

27 REMO TE CONTROL R emote Contr ol Codes WARDS 0060,0035,0037 0048,0047,0081 0033,0240,0045 0000,0042,0043 0041,0072,0038 0479,0065,0046 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 0000,0209,0072 0278,0479 WORLD 0209,0002,0479 XR-100 0035,0240,0000 0072 Y AMAHA 0041,0038 ZENITH 0037,0039,0033 0000,0209,0041 0278,0479,1 139 ZT GROUP 1972 PVR Brand CODES ABS 1972 ALIENWARE [...]

28 On-Scr een Display Press MENU button on the remote control to display the 1. different features on your Hitachi LCD TV . Use the CURSOR P AD ( 2. , , and ) and highlight a different feature of the On-Screen Display menu. Press the SELECT button to select. Press EXIT button on the remote control to quickly exit 3. from any menu. The On Screen Dis[...]

29 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Selects 4 audio presets (Custom,Standard, Movie, News). Adjust the intensity of low frequencies. Adjust the intensity of high frequencies. Adjust the balance. Select sound equalizing mode. Select CONEQ 3D Sound settings (On, Off). Select between three Audio Sources (Stereo, Mono, SAP). Select Language options if available (Ava[...]

30 Select Video to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality . Y ou can independently customize each of the video inputs, including Analog channels separately from Digital Channels (under TV Mode). Adjustments will be applied to Custom settings. Picture Mode Use this function to choose from preset picture settings to optimize your TV’ s[...]

31 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Video Audio Setup Channels Multimedia MPEG NR Off Gamma 2 Auto Mid Auto 20 Gamma Backlight Auto Movie Reel120 Motion Aspect Ratio Reset Move Select SEL Return Exit EXIT Use the CURSOR P AD 1. , to highlight Reel120 Motion function. Press the CURSOR P AD 2. to select Off, Low , Mid, or High. High: Use this setting for the maxim[...]

32 Reset This function allows you to reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input source and return it to the Standard video mode Video Audio Setup Channels Multimedia MPEG NR Off Gamma 2 Auto Mid Auto 20 Gamma Backlight Auto Movie Reel120 Motion Aspect Ratio Reset Move Select SEL Return Exit EXIT Use the CURSOR P AD 1. or to highlight this f[...]

33 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Audio Select Audio to adjust the sound to your preference. Video Audio Setup Channels Multimedia Sound Mode Standard T able T op On Stereo 48 0 32 Bass T reble Balance CONEQ CONEQ 3D Sound Audio Source Move Select SEL Return Exit EXIT Sound Mode This function has four sound modes that are preset according to the type of progra[...]

34 Setup Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set your Sleep Timer from 5 minutes to 4 hours. Press the CURSOR P AD 1. repeatedly to set your T imer from Off, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min, 60 min, 90 min, 120 min, 180 min and 240 min. Day/Night Timer Select this feature to activate and set your TV’ s Day/Night/ Picture Mode Timers. There are t[...]

35 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Setup Motion Picture Ratings T able NOT RA TED Contains no rating. Not Rated (NR) and Not Applicable (NA) programs. Movie has not been rated or ratings do not apply . G General audiences. All ages admitted. PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned. Some ma[...]

36 Current T ime Setup Canadian Ratings French T able G General - Programming intended for audiences of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately with humor or caricature or in an unrealistic manner . 8 ans+ 8 + General - Not recommended for young children - Programming intended for a broad audi[...]

37 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Setup Closed Captions Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound ef fects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen. Y our local TV program guide denotes these programs as or . Video Audio Setup Channels Multimedia Menu Language English Off Off Time Sleep Timer Day / Night Timer [...]

38 Setup Power LED Select this feature to turn Off or On the Power LED indicator on the front panel on your TV . T ransparency This function allows you to change the transparency of OSD based on 10 levels (0 opaque ~ 10 transparent). Adjust to your own preference. Video Audio Setup Channels Multimedia Light Control 1 T ransparency HDMI - CEC Input [...]

39 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Setup Component Options This function allows you to adjust the phase between your TV and the Device with component output. Video Audio Setup Channels Multimedia Light Control 1 T ransparency HDMI - CEC Input Labels Component Options RGB Options Reset A V & Setup Move Select SEL Return Exit EXIT Press the CURSOR P AD ▲ or[...]

40 Channels Select Channels to set your signal source options, run New Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set Channel List (Add channels to List, Channel/Labels and Favorite Channels). Video Audio Setup Channels Multimedia Source Air New Channel Scan Add Channels to List Channel List Channel Labels Favorite Channels Move Select SEL Return Exit EX[...]

41 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Channels/Multimedia Channel Labels Use this feature to give a name to any of the channels. Video Audio Setup Channels Multimedia Source Air Signal Strength New Channel Scan Add Channels to List Channel List Channel Labels Favorite Channels Move Select SEL Return Exit EXIT Press the CURSOR P AD 1.  or ► to highlight the ch[...]

42 Equipment Car e and T roubleshooting DO Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty . Place your LCD T elevision away from extreme heat, humidity and extremely dusty places. Remove the plug from the AC[...]

43 USEFUL INFORMA TION T roubleshooting Symptom and Checklist SYMPTOM CHECKLIST P AGES No picture - no sound Check the Indicating lamp status (Off, Red, Blue). • Check the connection of the power cord and/or other cables. • Check if the power of the unit or external device is ON. • Check if the correct Video input is selected. • Check if th[...]

44 R eception Pr oblems IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear , picture may utter or drift. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the direct path and the [...]

45 USEFUL INFORMA TION F eatures and Specications Supplied Accessories: Remote Control • Batteries (AAA) • Power Cord • Owners Guide • Easy Graphic Guide • Stand Base • Stand Screws • Inputs/Outputs: Wideband Component Y , Pb, Pr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 • Composite Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

46 Set Dimensions L46S604 model (Includes T able T op Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 53.3/24.2 Rear View Use as Reference for W all Mount Bracket Units : Inches (mm) The screw type : Thread ISO M6 (Metri c type, do not use Standard type). Side View W all Mount Screw specification 28 11/16 (727.3) 40 1/8 (1018.1) (ACTIVE AREA) 25 1/4 (641.9) 22 1/2 (572.[...]

47 USEFUL INFORMA TION Set Dimensions L55S604 model (Includes T able T op Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 81.1/36.8 Units: Inches (mm) LOCATION OF THE POWER CORD HOLE FOR WALL MOUNT (4 PLACES) Rear View Use as Reference for W all Mount Bracket The screw type : Thread ISO M6 (Metri c type, do not use Standard type). Side View W all Mount Screw specificati[...]

48 Ser vice Inf or mation HIT ACHI AMERICA, L TD. HIT ACHI has made every ef fort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your Hitachi product. Should you require service assistance with OPERA TIONAL, HOOK UP , TECHNICAL ASSIST ANCE OR W ARRANTY SERVICE SUPPORT , please contact one of our knowledgeable Customer Service Representatives at[...]

49 Limited W ar r anty V ALID ONL Y IN U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO Congratulations on your purchase of a new Hitachi display product. LIMITED W ARRANTY Hitachi America, Ltd. warra nts this produc t in accord ance with the ter ms and cond itio ns appl ica ble t o the prod ucts identied below: Conditions of Hitachi Limited W arranty This Hitachi displa[...]

50 End User License Ag r eement for HIT A CHI DTV Software END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HIT ACHI DTV SOFTW ARE IMPORT ANT – READ CAREFULL Y : This End User License Agreement for HIT ACHI DTV Software (this “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (“you” or “your”), in your capacity as the owner of a HIT ACHI brand digital telev[...]

51 LICENSE AGREEMENTS End User License Ag r eement for Open Source Software OPEN SOURCE SOFTW ARE LICENSE INFORMA TION This Hitachi TV incorporates open source software modules distributed under certain licenses, including the GNU General Public License V ersion 3 (as dened by the Free Software Foundation, Inc.). This Hitachi TV incorporates sof[...]

52 End User License Ag r eement for Operating System Softw ar e TERMS AND CONDITIONS 0. Denitions. “This License” refers to version 3 of the GNU General Public License. “Copyright” also means copyright-like laws that apply to other kinds of works, such as semiconductor masks. “The Program” refers to any copyrightable work licensed un[...]

53 LICENSE AGREEMENTS End User License Ag r eement for Operating System Softw ar e e) Convey the object code using peer-to-peer transmission, provided you • inform other peers where the object code and Corresponding Source of the work are being offered to the general public at no charge under subsection 6d. A separable portion of the object code,[...]

54 End User License Ag r eement for Operating System Softw ar e If you convey a covered work, knowingly relying on a patent license, and the Corresponding Source of the work is not available for anyone to copy , free of charge and under the terms of this License, through a publicly available network server or other readily accessible means, then yo[...]

55 APPENDIXES A ppendix es Appendix A: Picture Format for Each Input Source Aspect Specications Y es: Available / --: Not Available Input Signal Aspect Auto 4:3 16:9 Full Zoom1 Zoom2 AIR / CABLE Air / Cable Y es Y es Y es -- Y es Y es HDMI 1 HDMI 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i Y es Y es Y es Y es Y es Y es HDMI 2 HDMI / DVI 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 4[...]

56 Inde x A Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Add Channels to List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Analog Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 37 Antenna Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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